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Description
This Modern Apprenticeship prepares employees for a variety of roles in the signmaking industry. These include signmakers, sign installers, quality technicians, or manufacturing technicians. It’s offered at two levels to support those who are new to the industry, and for upskilling experienced teams.
Qualifications
SCQF level 5
Your employee will study for a qualification at SCQF level 5 in Signmaking.
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this apprenticeship.
Progression and development
On completing this Modern Apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills they need for roles such as:
- Quality control inspector
- Signmaker
- Sign installer
- Fabricator/ fitter
This apprenticeship also prepares employees to progress onto Signmaking at SCQF level 6, or other training programmes, including:
- HNC/HND in art and design, design, graphics, fabrication and welding or a related discipline
- Assessor and verifier awards
- Qualifications in a related area, such as health and safety, training and development, business improvement techniques or supervisory management
SCQF level 6
Your employee will study for a qualification at SCQF level 6 in Signmaking.
Entry requirements
Candidates should have completed the SCQF level 5 in Signmaking, or have equivalent qualifications or experience.
Progression and development
On completing this apprenticeship, your employees will have the skills they need for roles such as:
- Signmaker
- Fabricator / fitter
- Quality control technician
- Sign installation maintenance engineer
- Sign designer
They can also progress onto further training, including:
- HNC/HND in art and design, design, graphics, fabrication and welding or a related discipline
- Assessor and verifier awards
- Qualifications in a related area, such as health and safety, training and development, business improvement techniques or supervisory management
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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Sound right for your business?
The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.
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